January 2022
New Grant Opportunity

The Visionaries for Change giving circle is committed to improving life in Black communities experiencing economic distress.

Visionaries, which was founded by Black business and civic leaders, will provide grants to nonprofit organizations that serve a majority of clients who are Black (51% or more). Grants will focus on mental health, racial trauma, and certain health screenings.

Grant applications should explain how the program addresses one or more of these focal areas:

1. Mental Health Professional Services from a Licensed Counselor or Practitioner
2. Racial Trauma Professional Services from a Licensed Counselor or Practitioner
3. Health Screenings for the care and prevention of patients/clients with high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Before you apply, read the full details.

One virtual session to explain the grant opportunity and application will be held on:
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Register here.
April Grants Focus on Cultural Vitality & Educational Success

Applications for the next round of Hampton Roads Community Foundation Community Grants are due April 1. Pictured here is the Shark City Drum Corps, which received a grant from the community foundation in 2021.

Grant categories are:

  • Cultural Vitality to support programs offering hands-on arts and cultural experiences for area children. Our goal is to help the educational, social, or emotional well-being of youth through arts and culture.

  • Educational Success to improve the educational achievement of children and youth from our region, especially those facing socioeconomic barriers to success. Our goal is to encourage growth through opportunities for all students to excel in their educational pursuits and meet the region's current and future workforce demands.

Before applying, you should:
  • Review the requirements here.
  • Review the grant guidelines here.
  • Talk with a program officer here. 
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation, in collaboration with Virginia Center for Inclusive
Communities, will offer a six-part workshop series for a cohort of nonprofit organization leaders in South Hampton Roads.

There are 30 slots available, and the application will open Jan. 15. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15.

These sessions will explore topics connected to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and will include unconscious bias, microaggressions, racial privilege, and intersectionality. Upon completion of the program, leaders will better understand how their own identities can affect their work as community leaders. In addition, participants will discover concrete opportunities for making their organizations more equitable and inclusive for colleagues and clients from all backgrounds.

Who is the training designed for and who should apply?
This training is designed for nonprofit leaders including CEOs, Executive Directors, or other decision-making leaders within the organization. This workshop series is designed to help participants develop/enhance their organizations’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
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Resources and Opportunities

5 steps to starting an endowment
Does your nonprofit want to solidify its long-term financial success? If so, you may want to consider starting an endowment, as suggested by Candid. According to a recent blog post, an endowment "as part of good financial planning that ensures that an organization will be around in the future to carry out its mission." Read the full post.

4 Tips for Using Video Effectively
Do you have a dedicated video strategy for your nonprofit? According to Candid, Nonprofit videos have the power to break your supporters’ hearts, build them back up again, and inspire them to take action. Find ways to effectively use video to explain your mission and reach your goals. Read the full post.

Norfolk Rotary Club Grant
Gants are available to nonprofit organizations working to improve life in South Hampton Roads. Typical grant size is $1,000 to $5,000. Applications must be postmarked by January 31. Find details here.

Stay Tuned
In February, the community foundation will release a brand new grant opportunity for small nonprofits. Stay tuned to our website HamptonRoadsCF.org for more details.
Date to Remember

Jan. 25 Logic Models: Powerful Tools for Change Deepen your understanding of program logic models. Register here.

Feb. 3 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Email grants@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

Feb. 22 Ten Tips for Preparing a Grant Proposal. Register here.

March 10 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Email grants@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

Find the full schedule of training sessions and Call-in Days at hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits.